Roborock - Q8 Max Series
Models:
Q8 Max+
Q8 Max
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 28, 2026 How it works
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"Dual counter-rotating rollers instead of a single brush. ... They pick up more and you don't have to clean them out as often because hair doesn't wind around them as easily. ... We probably have to clean the rollers off once a week or so."
"does a fantastic job cleaning. ... I used to vacuum at least twice a day to stay on top of the hair. Now I do a "deep" vacuum once a week- baseboards, under carpets, etc."
"it does an excellent job getting up the dust and hair that my three dogs (one long haired German shepherd) bring it."
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"does a fantastic job cleaning. ... I used to vacuum at least twice a day to stay on top of the hair. Now I do a "deep" vacuum once a week- baseboards, under carpets, etc."
"No tangles in the rollers so far even with toy stuffing and string the dog destroys and long pet fur and my fiancee's long hair."
"it does an excellent job getting up the dust and hair that my three dogs (one long haired German shepherd) bring it."
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"Self-emptying. This takes us from having to empty the bin daily to changing the bag weekly."
"best vacuuming particularly if you pair it with an auto empty dock"
"The second one I got was self emptying so it can continue all by itself and I really appreciate it. I only have to empty the main basin once a week and that's it. Super convenient"
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"it has obstacle avoidance ... I was susprised how good it is even compared to much more expensive S8."
"watching it move right up to furniture but not quite touch it"
"Roborock has the best navigation software of any robot vacuum in my experience (we've also had Eufy and a Roomba)."
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"it has obstacle avoidance ... I was susprised how good it is even compared to much more expensive S8."
"watching it move right up to furniture but not quite touch it"
"It maps very well ... The software is top tier though, it maps and doesn’t fall down stairs and didn’t need help finding all of the rooms."
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"The self mopping feature imo is not worth it"
"No rotating or vibrating mop ... You’d downgrade mopping if you switched"
"I regret not buying a robot with true mopping (I use Roborock Q8 with fake mopping). ... Yes 😂 I bought more mop attachments to see if that helps"
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"The object avoidance is pretty horrendous."
"mine doesnt do an outstanding job with obstacles as it still sucks up cords and stuff"
"it likes to eat cables and frilly rug-edges"
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"Carpet not so much."
"the vacuum itself isnt enough to really suck stuff out of the carpet, more just pick up things on top. I treat it more like a broom than anything else"
"It would clog up"
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"the self emptying vacuum feature can get loud"
"It is very noisy when it does that"
28dhdu74929wnsi 1.0I just got a roborock q8 and it's awesome. I'm in Canada. Pretty simple to set up too.
I love my roborock. Its a q8 max, had it 6 months with a golden retriever and 2 cats and has been working really good. I've never had less hair in my house. Its my first robot vacuum tho so not much to compare it to. I chose roborock both because it was on sale and people online said the mapping is really easy (which it seems to be).
AdChemical1663 0.0Thirding roborock. Love mine. I splurged on the self emptying model….totally worth it.
aldoushuxley420 1.0Get one with self mob cleaning, I regret not buying a robot with true mopping (I use Roborock Q8 with fake mopping). I looked at youtube reviews and it looked like most top brands have stepped up their game due to competition and for your dollar range performance wise there weren't much difference. They all looked good.
army_of_52 1.0I’d argue there’s no such thing as buy it for life vacuum robot because it’s tech. However, we did recently get a Roborock Q8 Max to replace our Neato Botvac D3 and have been very happy so far. It’s well within your budget and has been great for our 1 dog 1 cat household.
BelgianWaffleWizard 1.0We have one from Roborock Q8 max and it's the best I've ever had (for vacuuming). It recognizes obstacles very well (toys from my dog and kids) and it avoids them. Would recommend it dearly!
Bobo45054 0.4I have the Roborock 8 and it's vacuuming since two years two times a day and it still works like a charm
I replace regularly the filter and once the brush, but these are maintenance parts
I changed it two times right now
I just replaced them, because I got them for free buying the vacuum ^^ Now I just wash it with water. I don't notice any performance loss. I just do it to take care of it.
About once a month
_bones__ 1.0That's the really, really old ones. They're not great. The new ones map the environment, and do a proper pass of all areas. Like the Roborock Q8 or Q5 are great.
Business_Adv 1.0sounds like the [Roborock Q8 Max](https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumsTips/comments/1qweaz2/top_robot_vacuums_that_work_well_without_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) (non auto-empty) would fit what you want. LiDAR mapping fixes the whole “crash into everything and miss rooms” problem, it’s solid on carpet and long hair, and the dock is low enough to hide under a cabinet. You just have to empty the bin yourself every few runs.
CGSam 1.0If you want the best performance for your four dogs, the Roborock Q8 Max+ is the way to go. It'll save you time and keep your floors looking great between your regular vacuuming session.
ChimkinIsYum 1.0Either the roborock s8 or the q8 max, im pretty sure the s8 vacuums a tiny bit better, and has better obstacle avoidance, but its more expensive.